Certified dark-sky park

Badlands National Park

SD, US · Truly dark skies

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About this place

Overview
Dramatic eroded buttes with wide-open dark horizons
Horizon
Wide-open prairie, excellent low-horizon access
Region
SD, US
Nearest city
~100 km of light pollution

Designation & sky

Type
Dark-Sky Park
Designation
IDA Dark Sky Park
Sky quality
Bortle 2 · Truly dark

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